I can’t believe Christmas is one week away! I’m back at work, I think I have a lung infection but I’m going to see the Dr on Friday. I am changing my tv, internet and phone to Bell…I’m in it now but this was a mistake. It’s been a nightmare…over 10 hrs on the phone last week, 5 technicians over at my home, I still don’t have my home phone connected nor the TV and I saw a bill I received from Bell for $599! This won’t do but will deal with it on Friday.
Today I am choosing the year of 1951, so let’s see if you can guess which song was nominated, which won and which got none! I’m joining Monday Music Moves Me on a Wednesday, like I normally do and it’s “Anything Christmassy”.
1. SILVER BELLS SUNG BY BOB HOPE AND MARILYN MAXWELL
I still need to see the film, “The Lemon Drop Kid” that stars Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell but this song is now a Christmas standard and I consider it a Carol, not just a song. This song was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans and it was originally called “Tinkle Bells” until Evans’ wife told him there is no way you can call it that because “tinkle” was a slang word for…you know.
2. IN THE COOL, COOL, COOL OF THE EVENING SUNG BY BING CROSBY AND JANE WYMAN
Another film I need to see, “ Here Comes The Groom” that stars Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman(. Ronald Reagan’s 1st wife), introduces this famous song that was written by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics by Johnny Mercer. This is a fun song and quite catchy.
3. A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON SUNG BY KAY BROWN
This song was written by Bert Kalmar, Harry Ruby and Oscar Hammerstein 3rd. The first 2 write it for a Marx Brothersk movie but never used it. Oscar found it and reworked it for this film, “The Strip” that stars Mickey Rooney. Yup, another film I need to see.
So, which film won the Oscar, which was nominated and which came up nadda?
Love your cute Christmas table! ☺ I'm sorry you aren't feeling well and hope you get better soon, Birgit. Sounds like a terrible experience you're having with Bell! I'm surprised, since we've been with Bell forever and have had very few issues over the years. Silver Bells is a favourite of mine, but I didn't know the other two songs, so maybe it won? No idea! The Lemon Drop kid was the only familiar movie - saw it many years ago. Take good care of yourself and have a lovely, peaceful Christmas! 🎄
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you are dealing with all this. Unbelievable. Hope you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeletePlease take care of yourself. My younger sister got a cold that turned into pneumonia, that stressed her body out so that her shingles have returned for another go round. Another friend got a cold and it ended up being COVID pneumonia. I stay home and hide out, lol.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen any of those films, either.
ReplyDeleteOh honey, I'm so sorry for all that madness. Your lung issues are concerning. Please keep us posted. I'm sending you healing and love.
ReplyDeleteAs far as the music picks, I like the Cool, Cool, Cool best. So that's my pick for the Oscar. 2nd: A Kiss To Build A Dream On. But I bet Bob Hope actually took the award. I just don't like him because I heard how horrible he was to women.
I am so sorry you are having to deal with all this and a lung infection, too. Happy you are seeing the doctor tomorrow and I hope it clears up quickly. As for the picks: because Silver Bells was the only song I knew, I pick that one for Oscar winner. I haven't seen any of the films and the only one, again, I heard of was The Lemon Drop Kid. For nominated only, In the Cool of the Evening. The third one, nada.
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